E34 Mentoring
Many of the children we serve grow up without a father in their life. For them, a caring mentor can step into the gap, offering the guidance, encouragement, and hope every young person needs to thrive.
Hope Through Mentoriship
The video above shares the voices of young men who know this firsthand. As Earl says: “A lot of the guys I met were father figures to me. It helped me because it gave me hope.”
Earl’s words are just one testimony of how mentoring can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Statistics back this up: at-risk youth with mentors are…
46% less likely to use illegal drugs
27% less likely to start drinking
55% more likely to enroll in college
That kind of consistent love and guidance can change a life.
Caring for the Next Generation
At Urban Youth Impact, we believe every child deserves someone in their corner. That’s why we launched E34, our mentoring program inspired by Ezekiel chapter 34. In this passage, God calls His people to care for His sheep, especially the most vulnerable. E34 is our response to that call, a commitment to walk alongside children, showing them the love of Christ in real and tangible ways.
Building Identity, Character, and Confidence
Through E34, mentors do more than meet once a week—they share life with students. Together, they build relationships that encourage growth:
Spiritually – pointing children to their identity in Christ
Physically – supporting healthy habits and wise choices
Socially – helping them build confidence and strong character
Our vision is bold but simple: every student in every program connected with a mentor.
We invite you to join us in this mission. Whether by supporting the program or stepping into the role of a mentor yourself, you can be part of pouring into the next generation and shaping futures with the love of Christ.